Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 31 August 2024
CONTENTS Growth Matrix: Balancing Economic Outlook with the Need for Accelerated Reforms Context: The article discusses India’s economic performance in the first quarter of the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting real GDP growth, challenges in the economic momentum, and the importance of reforms. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slightly revised its growth estimates, which […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 30 August 2024
CONTENTS Connecting the Dots in the Kyiv Visit Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kyiv marked a historic and strategic engagement with Ukraine amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. This visit was not just a symbolic gesture but a significant move in India’s foreign policy, positioning India as a key player in global diplomacy and […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 29 August 2024
CONTENTS Establishing a Carbon Market Context: In her Budget speech, the Finance Minister indicated that industries with high pollution levels, such as iron, steel, and aluminium, will need to meet specific emission targets. She stated, “A roadmap will be developed to transition ‘hard-to-abate’ industries from energy efficiency targets to emission targets. Regulations will be introduced […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 28 August 2024
CONTENTS India Needs to Develop a Care Ecosystem Context: The low female labor force participation rate (FLFPR) has been at the center of discussions about women’s empowerment. According to the Economic Survey 2023-24, India’s FLFPR was 37% in 2022-23, compared to the global average of 47.8% in 2022. While this is an improvement from 23.3% […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 27 August 2024
CONTENTS Crime, Health-Worker Safety and a Self-Examination Context: In 2017, Maharashtra witnessed intense protests by resident doctors following a series of brutal attacks on medical staff in quick succession—typical of how sensationalized criminal offenses often unfold. Despite the severity of the issue, the solution was straightforward and conventional: enhancing security in public hospitals and strengthening […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 26 August 2024
CONTENTS Investing in Persons with Disabilities Context: Persons with disabilities (PwDs) continue to face widespread social stigma, marginalization across all sectors, and discrimination in education and employment, all of which undermine their dignity. Educational institutions often lack the infrastructure and support systems needed for PwDs, while workplaces fall short in implementing robust diversity policies that […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 24 August 2024
CONTENTS The Road to 2047 for Indian Agriculture Context: India’s centennial year of independence in 2047 is still some time away, but the goal of becoming a developed nation is pressing. To achieve this, a significant increase in per capita Gross National Income (GNI) is necessary, requiring it to rise to about six times its […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 23 August 2024
CONTENTS Monsoon Mayhem: Tackling Urban Flooding Context: In a warming world, sea surface temperatures are rising, leading to increased evaporation and the formation of moisture-laden clouds. When conditions are right, this results in continuous rainfall, often with half the annual precipitation occurring within 24 to 48 hours. Urban infrastructure struggles to cope, leading to flooding […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 22 August 2024
CONTENTS The Environmental Costs of Hydropower Projects Context: While Wayanad in Kerala is gradually returning to normal after last month’s devastating landslide, a landslide in Sikkim on Tuesday caused damage to six houses and a building belonging to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) at its Teesta-5 hydropower station in Gangtok. Relevance: GS3- Mains Question: […]
Editorials/Opinions Analysis For UPSC 21 August 2024
CONTENTS Reducing Work Hours of Women Context: The last thing a rape and murder require are empty words, yet a tired and predictable response is being offered after the brutal killing of a female doctor on duty at Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Hospital on August 9. The West Bengal government has issued guidelines, including one that […]